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Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Leica T Type 701
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Announced April 2014
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released August 2014
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Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q-S1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the T Type 701 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the T Type 701 (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The T Type 701 was manufactured 3 months prior to the Q-S1 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the T Type 701 grades vs the Q-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Pentax Q-S1

 T Type 701 Q-S1 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1300k460kCrisper screen (+840k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Leica T Type 701

 Q-S1 T Type 701 

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Pentax Q-S1

 T Type 701 Q-S1 
ReleasedApril 2014August 2014Similar age
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica T Type 701 offers physical dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q-S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the T Type 701 against the Q-S1.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and Q-S1 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T Type 701 and Q-S1.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The T Type 701 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Leica T Type 701 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
46
manual focus
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography highlights
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (203 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica T Type 701
Sports photography with Pentax Q-S1
54
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
37
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica T Type 701
Travel photography with Pentax Q-S1
69
supports touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
60
lighter than competitors (203 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography details
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
55
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica T Type 701
Vlogging with Pentax Q-S1
32
touchscreen functionality
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (203 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Pentax Q-S1
 Leica T Typ 701Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Company Leica Pentax
Model Leica T Typ 701 Pentax Q-S1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-04-24 2014-08-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Q Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4944 x 3278 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12500 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 4 8
Crop factor 1.5 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7" 3"
Screen resolution 1,300k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384g (0.85 lbs) 203g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1082 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 250 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,603 $250